On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:48:58 -0600, "us" <bcdinc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> OK, I do not want an inflatable dinghy cuz they row poorly. My
>> original dinghy was 8' of fiberglass and very heavy and took up too
>> much space. ****taboats (folding dinghy) is both heavy and makes too
>> much windage leaning against stanchions, my Two-paw-9 nesting dinghy
>> is also too heavy and a pain to assemble in spite of my advanced L
>> bracket and clamp system replacing the original bolts.
>> SO, what I want is a dinghy that works like a modern backpacking tent,
>> held "up" by tension of strong but lightweight poles. Two
>> longitudinal ones at gunwales, one at the keel, one across transom ,
>> one across center and then all joined at the bow. This should have
>> light weight fabric over it with reinforcing at stress and wear
>> points. The center crossbeam should hold a seat for good rowing
>> efficiency and another at the rear for a passenger. Does such a thing
>> exist? Is any design available?
>>
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>I have tried every kind of dingy I can find.
>And just like you, they are either too big, tip too easy or just a pain
in
>the but.
>I needed something that would fold easy and sit on the wing nets on my
>trimaran.
>So here is what I found, even has a sail adaptation if desired.
>http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/origami/dinghy/index.htm#Videos
>I just started mine, all cut out and just waiting for warmer weather so I
>can epoxy coat and paint it.
>Have had it dry assembled and it is amazing.
>I am using clear fabric, so I can see below.
>Has partial wooden floor boards, so you do not sit on the fabric.
>Folds up nicely (less than 5 minutes).
>Only problem I had was one misprint in the plans and the weight.
>Most builders are coming in at 40pds or so.
>Mine is 40pds without paint or epoxy.
>
http://www.woodenwidget.com/index.html
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